clean technology development Articles

Public policy and clean technology promotion. The synergy between environmental economics and evolutionary economics of technological change

Obstacles to clean technology development, innovation and diffusion are not only related to the lack of internalisation of environmental externalities in production costs, as defended by traditional environmental economics. Empirical studies show that many other obstacles prevent these technologies from penetrating the market. The relevance of these obstacles differs between sectors, firms and ...

Oct. 4, 2004

By Inderscience Publishers

US contributions to a World Bank administered clean technology fund

The proposed Congressional appropriation of US$400 million per year over five years to support the deployment of clean energy technologies in developing countries could demonstrate much awaited United States leadership in responding to the global crisis of climate change. If these resources are invested wisely, the benefits will reach under-served communities in developing countries in desperate ...

Jun. 5, 2008

By World Resources Institute WRI

Industrial pollution, European solutions: clean technologies

Untitled Document Many LIFE projects embrace the development of clean technologies in industry. More than thirty of these have specifically contributed to establishing «best available techniques», a key element of the integrated pollution prevention and control directive which is one of the main legislative instruments of the Union ensuring sustainable ...

Jan. 1, 2004

By European Commission, Environment DG

Venture capital needs for sustainable development of clean technologies

Challenges of evaluating new evolving technologies are particularly pronounced for clean technology firms (CTFs) in need of venture capital (VC). This study investigates how Technology Approval Group (TAG) may bridge an identified funding gap. TAG is a communication tool enabling investors that traditionally would not invest that early in an innovation to feel confident in injecting VC into ...

Oct. 5, 2011

By Inderscience Publishers

International Organization for Standardization Develops GHG Standards with ClimateCHECK

Since 2002, ClimateCHECK co-founder Tom Baumann has worked with the International Organization for Standardization to author the ISO 14064 International Greenhouse Gas Standard and related protocols, to develop and deliver related training courses, and to design and manage GHG programs. Baumann was the main author of ISO 14064-2 between 2002 and 2006, when it was published. He continues to ...

Feb. 22, 2008

By ClimateCHECK

Developing countries and climate change

This paper is a discussion of the policies of developing countries in the negotiations on climate change. To most developing countries, this is not considered a major issue (except for OASIS countries) but it was used as an instrument for leveraging their claims for a better distribution of wealth among nations and an increase in Official Development Assistance (ODA). The adoption of renewable ...

Feb. 10, 2004

By Inderscience Publishers

Sustainable energy technology transfers through the CDM? Application of participatory approaches for decision making facilitation

The two big challenges for this century are world poverty and climate change. The clean development mechanism (CDM) has the potential to address both, through integrated programmes that will be in compliance with the needs and objectives of the host countries. Actual practice shows that CDM technology transfer is focused on reducing emissions at the lowest possible cost and less on the ...

Jul. 6, 2010

By Inderscience Publishers

Sustainable development, global innovation and advanced technologies: the case of fuel cells

This paper examines the innovation requirements of the sustainable development thesis. Focusing on the related concept of ecological modernisation, a critique is presented, which suggests that a more informed analysis of technological innovation must be taken into account in discussions about the future direction of industrial society. Proponents of ecological modernisation suggest that reform of ...

May 11, 2004

By Inderscience Publishers

Do environmental regulations harm competitiveness?

Environmental regulations only reduce productivity and employment by a small amount, and can boost economic growth by encouraging innovation by businesses, according to a report published last months by the Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment at London School of Economics and Political Science. The authors of the report, Dr Antoine Dechezleprêtre and Dr Misato ...

Dec. 1, 2014

By GLOBE SERIES

Development and promotion of clean technology

Adoption of Cleaner technologies and Cleaner Production Strategies were adopted to provide a balance between development & Environment through economic benefits by way of increased resource efficiency, innovation and reduced cost for environmental management. • Under the scheme details of various ongoing projects are given as under:- Recycling of Marble Slurry:Under the ongoing project ...

Mar. 1, 2008

By Indian Government

Quantitative and qualitative employment impacts of environmental innovations

The paper deals with the impact on the quantity and quality of work in companies that adopted clean technologies and environmental innovations (direct effects). Furthermore, indirect effects in companies supplying waste management services and resources are considered as well, in total indicating the potential employment impacts of a more sustainable production system. From the analyses carried ...

Nov. 29, 2004

By Inderscience Publishers

Technological change and environmental management in industry

Environmental management and sustainable development are at the top of the global agenda. In conjunction with the principles of equity and ethics, the implementation of sustainable development has become one of the most important challenges before the world community. Technology lies at the heart of this concern. Industry, in turn, is the largest user and producer of technology, and it produces ...

Sep. 16, 2009

By Inderscience Publishers

CDM sustainable technology transfer grounded in participatory in-country processes in Israel

The complexities related to the clean development mechanism (CDM) are considered quite high and only a relatively low percentage of the existing potential has been exploited in the developing world. In addition, the present situation indicates that CDM with its strong focus on greenhouse gases abatement has a tendency to lead to ad hoc investments without including technology transfer and a clear ...

Jul. 18, 2011

By Inderscience Publishers

Protean partner - Leading global supplier delivers flexible solutions based on proven technologies

For many engineers that are associated with the further development of hybrid and electric motor technology, Sierra-CP Engineering may be a new name. But in truth the company has been actively engaged in providing advanced auto testing solutions and products to the industry for over 30 years. In late 2011 USA-based Sierra Instruments, a world leader in flow measurement technology, greatly ...

Jan. 1, 2013

By Sierra Instruments, Inc.

International cooperation and the adoption of environmentally responsible technologies

Adoption of technologies for energy production with improved environmental performance is essential for supporting world economic growth and managing the global warming and climate change issues. International cooperation is critical to ensure the environmental and energy security of world economies on a global basis. For example, the USA has acquired a great deal of useful experience in clean ...

Jan. 26, 2004

By Inderscience Publishers

Clegg announces new £200m technology and innovation programme

UK government announces plans for new technology and innovation centres to develop clean tech, energy efficiency and IT. The Coalition government has formally launched today a new £200 initiative to build at least six technology and innovation centres designed to support the development of high-growth sectors such as clean technology, energy efficiency and IT. The government-backed ...

Jan. 7, 2011

By Vital Energi

Ice It off - Industrial cleaning with ice offers environmental advances and cost savings!

Coulson Ice Blast is an award winning, enviromentally friendly industrial cleaning technology. Water is one of the most essential human needs. Yet, for something so key to life, hundreds of millions of gallons of H2O are wasted each year on industrial cleaning applications. The ecological impact of this type of consumption is a real concern and has led to the development of an innovative ...

Oct. 11, 2017

By Coulson Ice Blast

Surviving Kyoto's 'do or die' summit

This article sets out the importance of the Kyoto Protocol process to be decided at the Copenhagen COP XV Conference of December 2009. It clarifies the latest aspects of the clean development mechanism. It explains in practical terms, the relative negotiating positions adopted by developing and developed countries and possible impacts on world poverty. It presents two proposals that are win-win ...

Feb. 1, 2010

By Inderscience Publishers

How to Make Clean Room Beautiful, Practical and Clean

Clean Room, also known as dust-free workshop, dust-free room. Clean room industry is a leading service industry in the development of modern science and technology. The development of modern science and technology not only depends on the development of related clean technology, but also puts forward new technical requirements for clean technology. At present, the whole world is on the eve of ...

May 31, 2019

By Wonzone Construction (Suzhou) Co., Ltd

Manufacturing Automation Magazine - Article on Coulson Ice Blast

Read Coulson Ice Blast's feature article in Manufacturing Automation. Coulson Ice Blast is an award winning, enviromentally friendly industrial cleaning technology. Water is one of the most essential human needs. Yet, for something so key to life, hundreds of millions of gallons of H2O are wasted each year on industrial cleaning applications. The ecological impact of this type of consumption ...

Oct. 13, 2017

By Coulson Ice Blast

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